Mark Fink - 3 John
Order of Service
Call to Worship: Psalm 86:6-12
Invocation
Hymns:
Confession of Sin
Father, forgive my sins. Forgive the sins that I remember, and the sins I have forgotten. Forgive my many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when I have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times I have been proud of my own achievements and those when I have failed to boast in your works. Forgive the harsh judgments I have made of others, and the leniency I have shown myself. Forgive the lies I have told to others, and the truths I have avoided. Forgive me the pain I have caused others and the indulgence I have shown myself. Lord, have mercy on me and make me whole. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Hymn: He Will Hold Me Fast (Tune)
Scripture Readings:
Matthew 20:25-28
Philippians 4:10-19
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*catholic here refers to the church universal, God’s people in all times and places.
Hymn: #146 - Break Thou the Bread of Life (Tune)
Sermon: Mark Fink - The Benefits of Truth - 3 John
Communion
Doxology: #731
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn: #521 - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (Tune)
Benediction